Celebrate Family

press release: First United Methodist Church opened as overflow emergency shelter in partnership with The Salvation Army on April 4, 2016. The church will host a concert Sunday, June 19 at 2 pm in celebration of the new outreach effort. During the first two months, the church provided overnight shelter, food, personal essentials and shower facilities for 101 families (217 children and 145 adults).  

Opening performances will feature children and youth from the church and other United Methodist churches in the community who will share their musical talents in support of this cause. Highly acclaimed local performer, Ken Lonnquist, will take the stage as the featured act.  The concert is free to attend.  A freewill offering will be taken in support of the shelter.  A reception will follow.